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Going Green
RC Fine FoodsSecond Generation Family Business
Founded 19721995 - Moved into current building
~41,000 square feet2011 – Needs New Roof and HVAC
… and so it starts
Going GreenWe Need a New Roof
What Else Can We Do?Brought in Solar Consultant/Installer• Solar Electric – 30% of Our Electricity
• Solar Hot Water – 40% of Our Gas• Replace HVAC and Refrigeration – 10% Efficiency Gain
Now We’re Thinking… and the snowball starts rolling…
Going GreenMaking Connections
Solar Consultant/Installerbrings in
LED Lighting Rep• Replace Fluorescent and Metal Halide Bulbs
• Reduce Electricity Demand by 20%
Going GreenIt All Starts on the Roof
Out with the OldRubber Membrane with river stone ballast (Dark)
In with NewTPO Mechanically Fastened Roof (Light)
Pros• Cooler in the Summer• All the Leaks are Gone• Added More Insulation
• Reused river stone for fire lane and landscapingCons
• Cooler in the Winter – but offset by added insulation
Going GreenIt All Starts on the Roof
Out with the OldInefficient HVAC and Refrigeration
In with NewHigher Efficiency HVAC and Refrigeration
Pros• Reduce Demand for Electricity and Gas
• Reduced Maintenance (HVAC Company here every week)• NJ Clean Energy Rebate
Cons• Rebalancing HVAC sensors (original install was bad)
Going GreenLight it Up
Out with the OldFluorescent and Metal Halide Bulbs
In with NewLED Lighting
Pros• No Flickering – Better Lighting, Color and Bulb Life
• LED Tubes are 15 W vs. 26 W• LED Warehouse Lights are 100 W vs. 455 W
• ROI – 5 to 7 Years (15-20% drop in total electric demand)Cons
• LED Lights are Cooler – heating bill increased 0.4%
Going GreenSolar Electricity
New 149.7 kW Solar PV SystemPros
• It’s Green & Cuts Electricity Usage by 30%• For Us - No Down Side
Going GreenSolar Electricity
New 149.7 kW Solar PV SystemCosts
Solar Installation: $681,135Fees and Permits: $14,314
Total: $695,449
Payments (Other)Solar Loan Program, PSE&G*: $424,871
Federal Tax Grant: $204,341Total: $629,302
Out Of Pocket: $66,147Depreciation, Year 1: ($119,199)
Year 1 Cost: (53,052)We Got Paid to Put Up SOLAR!
Going GreenSolar Hot Water
New UVPros
• Raises the temperature of water going into water heaters by 30°-70° F even in the winter• Reduces Our Natural Gas Use
Cons• First major installation for supplier – lots of issues
Going GreenWhat’s the Payback?
The Necessary PiecesRoof – Warrantied for Life of Roof (20+ years)
HVAC – Warrantied 1 year, Life of HVAC
The GreenLED Lighting – ROI in 5-7 years
Solar PV – ROI 1 Year, total annual savings > $ 25,000Solar Hot Water – ROI in < 10 years
As of End of September 2012:Electricity Usage Down 31.8%, Gas Usage Down 4.7%
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